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How Sleep Promotes Optimal Health
The importance of quality sleep is one of the quickest ways to support virtually all health goals, as many regenerative and restorative processes occur during sleep. At the end of

How Do Coaches Measure Change and Outcomes for Clients?
What is the Best Measure of a Client’s Progress in Coaching? It is commonly believed that “you cannot change what you do not measure”. Therefore, one of the core principles

Exercises to Understand Anatomy and Mobility of the Shoulder
Functional Kinesiology of the Shoulder Girdle In the previous post, we introduced the idea of learning anatomy through movement. Now it is time to get moving! Specifically, let’s move the

Beta-Alanine Sports Supplement Effectiveness and Common Uses for Athletes
Are Beta-Alanine Sports Supplements Effective for Fitness and Sports Performance? Beta-Alanine supplements have garnered interest over the last several years as several research investigations have linked their use to increases

Going Organic and Green in the Rest of Your Kitchen. The Non-Food Consideration
Eco-Friendly Products For a Healthier and Sustainable Kitchen As a health coach, personal trainer, or nutrition expert, you know that there can be many factors beyond the basics that lead

How to Go Green by Shopping, Cooking and Eating Organic Foods
How to Begin a Green Lifestyle by Changing Your Food Shopping, Cooking Habits and Eating Organic Foods As personal fitness trainers, nutrition coaches, lifestyle experts, or wellness professionals, we often

What is the Purpose of Taking BCAA Supplements?
Are Branched Chain Amino Acids Effective for Fitness and Sports Performance? BCAAs are commonly used by your sports and fitness clients. But, do they work? Are they worth the investment?

The Most Effective Method of Learning Anatomy as a Personal Trainer
Learning Anatomy Through Movement Have you ever struggled with learning anatomy? You’re not alone. As students, many trainers and coaches struggle with learning anatomy. Many variables contribute to student success,

Assessing the Metabolic Fitness of an Athlete
Why is it Important to Assess an Athlete’s Fitness and the Metabolic Demands of their Sport? Verifying the individual’s starting level is paramount to designing the optimal program. This is

What Personal Trainers Will Want to Consider During a Client’s First Workout
The First Workout – Working as a Team Remember! Getting your client to their goals is a team effort – you and your client. You’ve already done the health screening, fitness

Old School Marketing Methods That Still Work
Personal Trainer Marketing Basics The word “marketing” may trigger a wide range of thoughts and feelings, from tremendous excitement to fantasies of instant success to studied disinterest in hand-wringing dismay.

How to Sell Your Personal Training Sessions During Assessments
Successfully Selling Your Personal Training Sessions Assessments are vital to establishing you as a fitness professional and successfully selling your personal training services. Being successful in the business world, while